Gabon

Gabonese national ID photo (35×45 mm)

Required size: 35×45 mm (1.38×1.77 in). Your photo is processed on your device.

The issuing authority doesn't publish one photo size for this document, so the studio uses the size most often asked for. Check the current rules with the authority or organisation that issues it before you apply.

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Photo requirements

  • Size: 35×45 mm (1.38×1.77 in)
  • Head size: not set by the authority
  • Background: White
  • Privacy: Processed on your device; the photo is not uploaded

Background

Put an accepted colour behind you. This happens on your device.

Download or print

Download a single photo, or a sheet with several copies to print at a photo kiosk.

💡 Printing tip

Save the sheet to your phone or a USB drive and order it at a photo kiosk as a standard 4×6-inch print.

Choose an ordinary photo print, not the passport photo service.

Official specification

Official nameCarte nationale d’identité électronique (CNIE)
How you hand it inPrinted photo or digital upload
Photo size35×45 mm (1.38×1.77 in)
Head height (chin to top of head)Not set by the authority
BackgroundWhite
GlassesTake them off, unless you can’t for medical reasons
Head coveringOnly for religious or medical reasons, with the face fully visible
ExpressionNeutral, mouth closed, eyes open

Gabonese National ID Photo Requirements and Size Guide

Preparing a photo for your Carte nationale d’identité électronique (CNIE) requires attention to official guidelines. This guide explains what you need to know about photo sizes and how to use the tool above to prepare your picture.

Official Size and Specifications

The available official material does not state a photo size[1][2]. A common practical crop is 35 by 45 mm (about 1.38 by 1.77 inches); confirm the required format with your enrollment center.

The available official material does not set a head-height measurement[1][2]. Confirm the applicable process with your enrollment center.

Confirm the required photo format with your enrollment center before printing.

Background and Lighting

The older national ID instructions call for colour identity photos but do not specify the background[1]. The CNIE application form has a photo field; the available official material does not state a crop or background[2].

For a home photo, face a window for even light and avoid harsh shadows.

Stand a little away from the wall to reduce shadows behind you.

Appearance, Glasses and Headwear

The available official material does not specify rules for glasses or headwear[1][2].

If you wear glasses, check that glare does not obscure your eyes.

The official material does not specify rules for glasses or headwear[1][2].

Age Rules and Eligibility

The ministry says CNIE-related NIP registration applies to citizens aged 16 and older[3]. Check with the enrollment center for current application steps.

The CNIE uses biometric enrollment at dedicated centers, while its application form also includes a photo field; confirm the applicable process with the enrollment center[2].

The cited material does not describe a separate identification pathway for applicants under 16.

Taking Your Photo at Home

Ask someone else to take the picture and keep the camera at eye level.

If you need a print, you can use the tool above to crop your photo to a common practical size and place it on a 4 × 6-inch sheet.

Keep your face visible in the photo.

Submission and Printing

Older CNI instructions ask for three colour identity photos[1]. For a CNIE, the available materials describe biometric enrollment at dedicated centers and a photo field on the application form[3][2]; confirm which process applies with the enrollment center.

If you print a photo sheet, check that the printed image is clear.

If you print a photo sheet, cut out the photos carefully. The 35 × 45 mm size is a common practical crop, not an official requirement.

Before You Go

Check with the enrollment center which documents to bring and whether to bring printed photos.

Frequently asked questions

What size should my Gabonese ID photo be?

The available official material does not state a photo size[1][2]. A common practical crop is 35 by 45 mm; confirm the required format with your enrollment center.

Does the authority specify a background color?

The older national ID instructions call for colour identity photos but do not specify the background[1]. The CNIE application form has a photo field; the available official material does not state a crop or background[2].

Who needs to get a CNIE?

The ministry says CNIE-related NIP registration applies to citizens aged 16 and older[3].

Can I use the tool above to prepare my photo?

You can use the tool above to crop your image to a common practical size. The official sources do not specify photo dimensions.

Should I print my photos before visiting the enrollment center?

The older CNI instructions ask for three colour photos[1]. For the CNIE, confirm with the enrollment center whether to bring a photo, since the available sources do not state the process[3][2].